Mjac 701: Communication Theories Question Paper

Mjac 701: Communication Theories

Course:Masters In Arts Journalism And Communication

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF MASTERS IN ARTS JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION
MJAC 701: COMMUNICATION THEORIES
STREAMS: MJAC YISI TIME: 3 HOURS
DAY/DATE: THURSDAY 18/4/2013 5.30 PM – 8.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Answer all questions in Section A
2. Respond to four questions in all
3. This is not an open book exam. Any form of cheating will lead to immediate dismissal from the exam room. The candidate will earn a failing grade.
4. Write legibly.

SECTION A

1. Explain in detail the value of looking at communication theory from a multidiscipline perspective? [10 Marks]

2. Distinguish Objective from Interpretive Communication Theories by outlining the characteristics of each classification. [15 Marks]

3. There are at least seven traditions in the study of communication. Discuss the worldviews of TWO of these traditions with regards to how they shaped communication studies.
[15 Marks]
SECTION B

4. Discuss with clear examples how the tenets of Uncertainty Reduction Theory could be used in understanding real-life communicative moments. [20 Marks]
5. Using practical examples of real life phenomena, explain the relationship between theory and research. Select from the menu of communication theories introduced in class to illustrate your answer. [20 Marks]

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